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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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